Summary: The students learn about the rights of refugees and get acquainted with the personal story of a child refugee named Mohammad who donated his personal object to the War Childhood Museum. Inspired by his story and his dream; students jointly create a video in which they talk about their dreams and advocate for all children to have proper support for their dreams to come true.

Main age group(s) for this activity or activities: 8-10

Time needed: Appr. 2 x 45-minute periods

Objectives

  • The students are able to define the concept of refugee after the activity.
  • Students are able to recognize some of the rights of the refugees.
  • Students develop empathy and respect for diversity.

Materials needed: Camera

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Themes: Being a child in war/everyday life in war; becoming and being a refugee, fleeing, escape, separation from family members, route to safety, life in refugee camps; rebuilding (lives), children’s rights
Emotions and feelings: Empathy, loss, fear, rejection, resilience, hope
Types of objects: Clothing items
Methodologies: Video production
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This activity plan was developed with the support of the Erasmus+ program by Maria Evangelia Giousef (Greece).